Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
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the roman empire, with rome as it's capital. Rome was the center of the world those days. In addition, there was a literal meaning to the expression. All the roads in the empire had their distances measured from the "umbilicus Urbis Romanae" or the navel of the city of Rome, which was located in the Forum Romanum.
One drawback to the Roman's roads was they had poor drainage. Another drawback for today is they are too narrow.
The Roman roads were constructed by the army. They were elevated slightly in the center for drainage purposes.
Roman roads were needed for rapid troop movements and for trade. They also served the civilians who wished to travel in relative comfort and safety.
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